In the year 1991, in DRDO, Kanchanbagh campus where we had gone visiting an uncle (an army officer who was posted there) we saw one maverick missile scientist taking an evening walk. We were told that he works on missiles and is very unique kind of a person. I found that long haired man very interesting looking. It was getting late and we could not meet him.
He went on to become India's most revered and most loved President. The one and only #Dr APJAbdulKalam. I could not meet him but I read his biography 'Wings of Fire' and felt connected with him. I am sure he touched the hearts of those he crossed in any way. The news of his death at 84 came like a blow to many like me. We never wanted him to go... isn't it? Even as a President. India's people wanted him to come back as President again but the corrupt politicians did not. He stood apart like a lotus in the dirty pond. Every time I read about him or re-read his books I was awed by his personality. He was nearly a flawless creation. He was so inspiring. That is why his words are timeless. He read Gita and Quran and lived a very pious life. That is why perhaps he goes back on this day of Ekadashi completing this round of life on this earth.
Dr #APJAbdulKalam was an institution, an icon, an idol.... a leader with a difference, with principles, with integrity. No one can ever come close to the stature he rose to, the reverence he earned. He will remain People's President....will live in the hearts of millions of Indians. No one can ever take his place. May his soul rest in peace.
I am in tears as millions of Indians. A million salutes to you Kalam Sir !! India will never ever forget you.
(Pardon any mistakes..writing with blurred eyes and mind and stream of tears... )
He went on to become India's most revered and most loved President. The one and only #Dr APJAbdulKalam. I could not meet him but I read his biography 'Wings of Fire' and felt connected with him. I am sure he touched the hearts of those he crossed in any way. The news of his death at 84 came like a blow to many like me. We never wanted him to go... isn't it? Even as a President. India's people wanted him to come back as President again but the corrupt politicians did not. He stood apart like a lotus in the dirty pond. Every time I read about him or re-read his books I was awed by his personality. He was nearly a flawless creation. He was so inspiring. That is why his words are timeless. He read Gita and Quran and lived a very pious life. That is why perhaps he goes back on this day of Ekadashi completing this round of life on this earth.
Dr #APJAbdulKalam was an institution, an icon, an idol.... a leader with a difference, with principles, with integrity. No one can ever come close to the stature he rose to, the reverence he earned. He will remain People's President....will live in the hearts of millions of Indians. No one can ever take his place. May his soul rest in peace.
I am in tears as millions of Indians. A million salutes to you Kalam Sir !! India will never ever forget you.
(Pardon any mistakes..writing with blurred eyes and mind and stream of tears... )
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